The girl's dreams were cut short when she was killed in Monday's plane crash in Nepal. Her mother Geeta, who was travelling with her, also died in the mishap. The beautiful and vibrant girl died on her 14th birthday.

The vivacious girl had become one of the most popular faces on television. She had worked in 50 commercials with brands as popular as Starflush dreams, Rasna, Colgate, ICICI Bank, Saffola, Kesar Badam Milk, VIP, Airtel, LG, Cheverolet and Kinley.

Her sudden death has shocked the film industry. According to those in the film industry, Taruni was not only a good actor but also a very bright student and her mother always made sure that she never neglected her studies.

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: "Just reading that Taruni Sachdev the girl child artiste in Paa, has perished in Nepal plane crash. Please God may this not be true." Abhishek also posted on the micro blogging site: "SHOCKED and very saddened to hear about the Nepal plane crash. Lost 1 of my cutest co-stars. Little Taruni Sachdev from PAA. Speechless."

Karisma Kapoor, who worked with Taruni in Rasna advertisement, tweeted "Deeply saddened to hear the news. She was a lovely, vibrant child. So talented. So amazing in Paa. Heartfelt condolences to her family."